Washington is a village in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 742 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Opelousas–Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area. Washington was the largest inland port between New Orleans and St. Louis for much of the 19th century.

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Town numbers

ZIP code70589

Area code337

Living in Washington

Housing in Washington

$163K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Washington home is worth about $163,000, about the same as a year ago, 25% below the Louisiana typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Washington

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Most working residents leave Washington for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Opelousas (17%), Lafayette (9%) and Ville Platte (6%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Opelousas

17%

Lafayette

Ville Platte

Baton Rouge

3%Work in townlive and work in Washington 25 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 108Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Washington →

Health in Washington

Compared with Louisiana

3better than LA·18worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 2▲ 1▼ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

12.6%Fewer binge drinkersLA 16.9% · better 84.4%More adults treating high blood pressureLA 78.8% · better 7.4%More adults who have had a strokeLA 4.3% · worse

Care nearby

Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas · 5.1 mi · ER

Southwest La Primary Health CareOpelousas · 3.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Washington · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →

Natural hazards in Washington

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌀 Hurricanes

8Does Washington flood?paid flood claims since 1979 12Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Washington

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Washington →

Climate in Washington

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Washington has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 41°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 43°Winter

79° / 57°Spring

91° / 72°Summer

80° / 58°Fall

How much snow does Washington get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 23, with the last in spring around Feb 28.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Washington →

Schools in Washington

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Washington’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 65% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictSt. Landry ParishSchools1

Washington Career & Technical Education CenterHigh · Grades 9–12

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within LA. Ratings are from neighbors.